Been to enigmatic Bangkok so many times in the normal boring five stars corporate hotels, I personally prefer small hotels defined by individual style. Siam hotel (designed by bill bensley) was a rare find with tons of character, great for escapism but a bit far from the action. Tucked away & quaint Ba Hao is a little closer, just as laid back, full of personality, and fabulously inviting (because of Bua & her staff). I was on the 4th floor of this traditional shophouse with a panoramic view of the spire of Golden buddha temple & artisanal Soi Nana. Noise was not as bad as expected and on the 1st night, it was not the sound of the barhoppers that woke me up in the middle of the night but the torrential rain pounding on the terrace. In the daytime, it felt very private as it was just me, the other guests in the 2nd room (that I never saw until checkout), & the entire 4 story shophouse. Home cooked Thai breakfast was served in the guests only 2nd floor living room, where guests can avail themselves of a well stocked fridge & snacks. Definitely a little gem worth seeking out !